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NY04 JCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,204 mi
Last recorded136,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 JCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 136,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 136,204 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 129,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 129,746 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 118,008 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 111,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked on side wall

under cover trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 97,404 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,668 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,511 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 86,507 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 92,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

off side rear tyre cut & slow puncture

Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre cut & slow puncture

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,468 miles

3 tyres close to legal limit

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight binding on near side front brake

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,196 miles

front to rear brake pipes & fuel pipes not visable due to plastic under body covers

off side front tyre shoulder wear (poor condition)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,884 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 60,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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NY04 JCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NY04 JCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NY04 JCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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